Beaches
Ameland is one of the most beautiful Wadden islands and has a number of beautiful beaches. The beach is a great wide and long sandy beach bordered by dunes on a flat sea. It is a light sandy beach in front of a row of dunes at a slightly sloping sea. Since ancient times, sea and sand have been a source of inspiration, but also of relaxation. The dune landscape is interspersed with villages, forest and nature areas such as Langeduinen, Roosduinen, the Oerd, the Hon and a 400 hectare big salt marsh area, east of Buren: The Nieuwlandsreid.
The beaches of Ameland have won already several major awards. In 2011, the beach received (each year without interruption since 2000) the 'International Blue Flag environmental award' again. It guarantees high quality of bathing water and a well kept clean beach. In 2011 and 2009 Ameland also received the 'Quality Coast Award' for its high quality of human and nature-friendly tourism. In 2007 Ameland won the title of 'Cleanest beach of the Netherlands’.
Facilities
A sunbath or a walk along the beach, playing fun or water sports. The very well maintained, white beaches of '.$website['plaatsnaam'].' will offer you peace and quietness. Optimum facilities will tribute to the comfort and with that the holiday pleasure of the guests. It starts with accessible beach crossings and parking places, the availability of public showers and restrooms, beach cabins, and dustbins. Then there are the lifeguards and the rescue brigade whom watch over the well being of the guests, with a First aid post nearby. The possibility to rent beach-chairs, windshields and parasols is an extra comfort for our "spoiled" bathing guests.
Furthermore the many cafes, terraces and restaurants near the beach will take care of the needs for serving drinks and snacks or lunch and diner.
De lokale regel in Ameland:
Op de bewaakte stranden van Ameland moeten alle hond aangelijnd zijn. Op de overige stranden zijn loslopende honden het hele jaar toegestaan. Op mooie dagen moet u vanzelfsprekend wel rekening houden met badgasten zonder honden. Laat uw hond van te voren goed uit, neem poepzakjes mee en houdt uw hond onder appèl.
Kijkt u verder goed op de informatieborden die bij ieder strand(opgang) staan.
Beach tips
- At low tide there is a strong current towards the sea, than stay close to shore. In case you get pulled in by the current do not try to swim straight against it, but swim slanting to the shore with the current. Also be aware of floating devices like air-beds, boats or other swimming devices.
- Do not get to close to the poles, piers or other obstacles.
- Watch your children carefully, do not let them alone near the water. Are there recognition signs on the beach, tell it to your children.
- Help to keep the beaches clean.
